To all governments at CITES:

We call on you to add giraffes to the list of protected species at CITES, launch and fund an Africa-wide Giraffe Action Plan that would recover their populations and protect their habitat, and support local communities living alongside our tallest friends in the animal kingdom.

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To all governments at CITES:

"We call on you to add giraffes to the list of protected species at CITES, launch and fund an Africa-wide Giraffe Action Plan that would recover their populations and protect their habitat, and support local communities living alongside our tallest friends in the animal kingdom. "

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Tess killed this giraffe for fun.

She grins behind his dead body in this shocking viral photo -- but right now, we have a precious chance to turn this tragedy into a lifeline for giraffes everywhere!

In weeks, countries from across the world will meet for a crucial global wildlife summit. And for the first time ever, five African countries have proposed adding giraffes to the list of protected species. As the first step in a global action plan to save them, this would be a game-changer. And it’s urgently needed because the giraffe population is already down by 40%.

Sign now, and then share this widely to help make the senseless killing of this beautiful animal a turning point for giraffes everywhere!